When you want to style your hair in a soft and casual style with carefree body and curls, you have a few different styling techniques that work like magic. "Diffusing" your hair is one way to create a loose and textured hairstyle, and...
Want big hair without the big list of harmful ingredients? The products in your cosmetics cabinet can impact your health and the planet's. According to Kim Erickson, author of Drop-Dead Gorgeous, neurotoxins like diazolidinyl urea are common...
Mousse, usually isn't a first choice for going straight. If you've had a change of vision after slathering on the foamy stuff, you can still straighten after a complete blow dry. You can get the silky straight locks you want -- even if you've...
Just because your weave isn't your natural hair doesn't mean you can't still change it up when you want -- in fact, that's the whole point of faux locks: you can wear them as you wish with little consequence to your own hair. With natural...
When it comes to getting the look you want, the sheer number of available hair styling products at your local salon or drugstore can be overwhelming. Mousse and pomade are two of the best options for styling your locks into the perfect 'do, but...
If you've decided to swap out your natural tresses for a weave, styling your new hair will probably require a bit of a learning curve. Some of the products you use on your natural hair may not work with extensions. You'll be happy to know that...
We know, we know -- you tried mousse in the '90s and you looked like a crispy-haired headbanger. But give mousse a second chance, especially if your hair falls flat a few hours after you style it. Mousse will help keep your unruly tresses in place...
Herbal Essences has a line of products designed to create touchable and soft hairstyles. The “Tousle Me Softly” line includes shampoo, conditioner, mousse, spray gel and a finishing touch cream. Tousle Me Softly mousse works best on...
You've heard that product residue or buildup in your hair can lead to blotchy color, a major don't if you DIY dye. A little bit of mousse in your mane won't leave you looking spotty, but a lot of buildup can. Prep the hair the week before you dye...
A good mousse can help turn your 'do from disaster-prone to delectable, but finding the right one for your hair at a reasonable price can be a challenge. You don’t have to be rich to keep your hair in fine form, though. There are plenty of...
Whether you’re in a beauty supply store or drugstore, walking the aisles of hair styling products can be a bit overwhelming. The shelves are filled with hairspray, mousse, gel, dry shampoo, volumizing products, smoothing products, shine...
S-curls are loopy, S-shaped curls. These are the defined and bouncy curls you see on celebrities such as Julianna Margulies, Taylor Swift and Melina Kankaredes. Looser S-curls are large, with a circumference slightly smaller than your fist....
Big hair is always in style, and unless you were blessed by the beauty gods with a mane that is always voluminous, you need some help to score such a look. Mousse -- yeah, that white, foamy stuff -- is one of the best ways to achieve hair that is...
Not all of us can wake up with big, bouncy hair -- or even achieve it after blow-drying. If you need a little extra help in the volume department, plus some shine and softness enhancing, hair mousse may be the product for you. Although mousse...
Hairstyling sprays and mousses are great products for giving hold and controlling frizz, but buy the wrong brand and your touchable tresses can become as stiff as straw -- totally not sexy. To help you achieve a look that leaves you controlled and...
In the sea of hair products, it can be tough to decide what to trust on your tresses. If you’ve tried hair mousse in the past and don’t love what it does to your hair, or if you are rotating your hair products to prevent buildup,...
It's a fact that dark, abandoned city streets at night are full of lurking dangers for a lone woman. However, as a smart and savvy lady, you should be aware of the hidden danger tucked within your own bathroom cabinet: your hair mousse. This...
If your hair is seriously lacking body and it's looking a little dull, a little mousse can fix your problem in a snap. Just make sure you're buying a mousse that's formulated to give your hair lots of volume and shine. And, while you're at it,...
Sometimes you don't need a strong-hold mousse. If you're looking for something a little lighter, try a medium-hold version of the hair styling product. Medium-hold mousse gives you the same look while still giving your hair more flexibility and...
Sometimes, a girl just needs a little volume -- and not the kind that you get by shouting. When your hair is lying flat and limp, you need something to pump it up. Mousse, one of the most common solutions for this problem, can be full of harsh...
Curly hair is a blessing. Its natural beauty and volume are a drop-dead gorgeous finish to any look. But on those days when your mane just won't cooperate -- we all have them! -- you need a little extra muscle to whip your locks into shape. A...
If your hair tends to become frizzy, you know how frustrating and time consuming dealing with it can be. You sprint to your car during a sudden outpouring of rain, and you spend hours styling it on a humid summer morning. Frizzy hair can be a real...
If your locks are a little too fine and limp for your taste, don't let them fall flat. Just add a little hair-thickening mousse to your morning beauty routine. Find the right one, and your hair can go from lifeless to gorgeous and full of body. If...
Today's beauty world contains a dizzying array of hair management products from gels to serums to sprays. One of the most distinctive tools in your beauty arsenal is foamy, lightweight, sweet-smelling hair mousse. Though you probably grew up with...
When it comes to maintaining that picture-perfect coiffure, a reliable mousse is a must-have for any self-respecting woman. After all, you want to leave the party looking as runway-ready as you did when you first sauntered in. Your daily hair...
So, you've stood in the hair product aisle, read the labels, but still can't figure out whether your hair needs mousse of scrunching gel. Don't sweat it. With so many different products to choose from, it's no wonder you have trouble picking the...
If you're a time-crunched diva looking for a simple and quick way to look fabulously modern and sexy, you may want to rock a slicked-back look. Unless you're fresh out of the shower or caught in a rainstorm, though, you'll need styling product to...
Not all hair mousse is created equal, girl -- some concoctions are for volume, some are for control and others are for you to use with heat styling products. Once you figure out what you want to do, you can pick out the best type of mousse for...